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C9 GTA

1987 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GTA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,031 miles

N/S/F & N/S/REAR AT BRAKES WIRES ?

Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F & N/S/REAR AT BRAKES WIRES ?

Pass 25 May 2013 86,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 86,478 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,366 miles

speedo inop

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

speedo inop

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 86,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON NEARSIDE. COULD BECOME A FIRE HAZARD

Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,911 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2007 83,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 83,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 82,582 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front flex pipe close to anti roll bar

o/s rear flex pipe close to wishbone

slight binding o/s rear wheel

How Reliable is the Renault Gta?

Based on 3,263 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
parking brake recording little or no effort 142
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 107
Steering rack gaiter split 93
brake binding 78
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C9 GTA is a 1987 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1987 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Gta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 318 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 GTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 GTA registered?

C9 GTA is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is C9 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 GTA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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